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Case ID 0c3e4604-b81b-46df-9d01-509d00c68f8c
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Case Number Writ Petition No. 9290 of 2009
Decision Date May 26, 2009
Hearing Date
Decision The Lahore High Court accepted the writ petition filed by Sumera Yasmin, stating that she was eligible for the post of Educator based on the age requirement at the time of her application. The court found that the authorities had incorrectly assessed her eligibility based on an outdated policy date rather than the date of application submission. The decision mandated that she be issued a call letter for the interview and that her application be considered alongside other candidates. This ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to established policies regarding application dates and candidate eligibility.
Summary In the case of Writ Petition No. 9290 of 2009, Sumera Yasmin challenged the decision of the D.C.O. regarding her eligibility for a post in the civil service as an Educator. The Lahore High Court ruled in her favor, stating that the authorities had incorrectly applied the age criteria based on an earlier policy date rather than the date of application. The judgment highlights the significance of proper adherence to application policies and the rights of candidates to be considered based on their qualifications at the time of application. This case serves as a precedent for future civil service recruitment disputes, reinforcing the necessity for clarity and fairness in the application process. Keywords such as 'civil service eligibility', 'educator recruitment', and 'Lahore High Court decisions' are relevant in discussions surrounding this case, making it a crucial reference point in administrative law.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges IJAZ AHMAD CHAUDHRY, J
Lawyers Learned counsel for the petitioner, Learned Addl. Advocate General
Petitioners SUMERA YASMIN
Respondents D.C.O. and others
Citations 2010 SLD 3141, 2010 PLC 746
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Sections 199